Ahamdo Bubba Mbaye, 41, has been charged in the death of his estranged partner in southeast Edmonton Monday.
Mbaye also faces a charge of possession of a weapon dangerous to the public, a knife, according to court documents.
Around 4 p.m. Monday, police responded to a 911 disturbance call at 8725 96th Ave. in the Strathearn neighbourhood.
When officers arrived, they found Bique Ndao, 33, dead inside a suite in the building, which is part of the Strathearn Heights apartment complex.
Homicide detectives are investigating the death as a domestic violence incident.
Mbaye and Ndao have two children, but have been estranged for several years, police said.
An autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday.